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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,368,318.40, 420,552,477.60 and 183,622,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,368,318.40, 420,552,477.60 and 183,622,436.80 is: 275,433,655.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,368,318.40 : 420,552,477.60 = 183,622,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,368,318.40/420,552,477.60 = 183,622,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,368,318.40x = 420,552,477.60 × 183,622,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,368,318.40x = 77,222,870,739,189,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,222,870,739,189,424/280,368,318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,433,655.20

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